Title: National Team Squad Update: Esteghlal’s Abolfazl Jalali Called Up to Replace Injured Khodabandelou
In a recent squad update from the Iran national football team’s camp, a change has been made to the roster for the ongoing CAFA tournament in Tajikistan.
Injury Forces Early Departure
The change comes as defender Mohammad Khodabandelou, who made his senior national team debut yesterday in the match against Afghanistan, sustained an injury during the contest. Following a medical assessment by the national team’s dedicated medical staff, it was determined that the player would be unable to participate in the remainder of the tournament.
A Direct Replacement from Tehran
Consequently, based on the decision of the national team’s technical staff, Esteghlal FC defender Abolfazl Jalali has been named as his direct replacement. The new call-up is scheduled to depart from Tehran on a direct flight to Tajikistan tomorrow to join the squad and bolster the team’s defensive options for the upcoming matches in the competition.